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\nAdam Brennan getting past Galway’s Matthew Wolfe<\/p>\n
New Republic of Ireland cap Adam Brennan lit up Tallaght Stadium with a sparkling display and assists late in the first half for Aaron Greene and John McGovern.<\/p>\n
The former UCD winger took control of proceedings three minutes from the break as he went on a mazy run and chipped in for hometown man Greene to nod home expertly.<\/p>\n
And he wound his way past Jimmy Keohane in injury time before teeing up Newry native McGovern for a well taken finish.<\/p>\n
It was the spark the game needed having been devoid of goalmouth action for the majority of the first period.<\/p>\n
And substitute Michael Noonan – on for Greene – made sure of the result two minutes from the end as he nodded home from close range.<\/p>\n
Haitian striker Frantz Pierrot pulled a goal back for John Caulfield’s side in injury time but the gulf in class between the champions and Galway was clear to see.<\/p>\n
Kilnamanagh man Greene pulled a shot wide midway through the first half following good work from Jake Mulraney, while Galway\u2019s Conor McCormack\u2019s shot was blocked by Lee Grace.<\/p>\n
The fleet of foot Brennan beat Keohane on the left and clipped the ball over for McGovern but the striker\u2019s header back into the box was cleared by Killian Brouder.<\/p>\n
\nAdam Brennan getting past Galway’s Matthew Wolfe<\/p>\n
Brennan again teed up the former Dungannon Swifts man but this time the goalbound effort was hacked off the line by Italian defender Gianfranco Facchineri.<\/p>\n
The visitors could not hold out for the entire half, however, as Brennan showed wit and determined to pick out Greene for a tidy headed finish.<\/p>\n
Midfielder Matt Healy struck the post moments later but there was still time for a second before the break as Brennan laid it on a plate for McGovern.<\/p>\n
Rovers keeper Ed McGinty was called into action for the first time two minutes after the restart as half-time sub Pierrot was slipped and turned Grace but the keeper was live to the danger.<\/p>\n
Greene was played in once more following good work from Brennan and once again the base of the post came to the away team\u2019s rescue.<\/p>\n
Brennan had a chance of his own as he was picked out in the box by Jake Mulraney but Evan Watts was down quickly to deny him from short range.<\/p>\n
And McGinty was decisive as Arthur Parker\u2019s cross was deflected into the path of Galway striker Stephen Walsh, sticking out a leg quickly to turn away the low shot.<\/p>\n
And Noonan wrapped things up with a well-taken finish before Pierrot nodded home a consolation from McCarthy\u2019s cross.<\/p>\n
Shamrock Rovers: Ed McGinty; Tunmise Sobowale (Max Kovaleskis 82), Lee Grace, Enda Stevens; Jake Mulraney (Adam Matthews 60), Jack Byrne (John O\u2019Sullivan 68), Conor Malley (Maleace Asamoah 82), Matt Healy, Adam Brennan; John McGovern, Aaron Greene (Michael Noonan 68).<\/p>\n
Galway United: Evan Watts; Jimmy Keohane (Arthur Parker 46), Gianfranco Facchineri, Killian Brouder, Lee Devitt; Conor McCormack (Wasiri Williams 46), Matthew Wolfe (Aaron Bolger 64), Axel Piesold (Frantz Pierrrot 46); David Hurley, Ed McCarthy, Stephen Walsh (Al Amin Kazeem 85).<\/p>\n
Referee: Arnold Hunter (Ennisklilen).<\/p>\n
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